Meet Jessica Elliott, LMFT
Virtual Therapist in Fort Worth, TX | Serving Clients Across Texas
Hi, I'm Jessica.
If you've landed here, there's a good chance something in your life feels off.
Maybe your body feels unpredictable.
Maybe your anxiety won't turn off.
Maybe your relationship feels distant.
Or maybe you're at a point where you're asking, Who am I right now?
I work with individuals and couples across Texas, including Fort Worth and DFW, who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, and are ready to understand what's happening and move forward in a way that actually feels sustainable.
My work focuses on the connection between your body, your mind, and your relationships, because none of these exist separately.
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This Work Is Personal for Me
I don't just understand this work professionally. I've lived it.
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I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early twenties. Like many people with PCOS, I sat in exam rooms being told to "just lose weight," as if that explained everything.
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There's a specific kind of shame that comes with that. A quiet message that somehow this is your fault.
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PCOS doesn't look the same for everyone, which can make it feel isolating. I've experienced that firsthand, not just medically, but socially too. Being dismissed. Being misunderstood. Being told your experience doesn't make sense.
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I also used to struggle with chronic migraines, which added another layer to living in a body that didn't always cooperate. Pain, unpredictability, and the constant adjustment that comes with it can affect everything, your energy, your plans, your identity, and your relationships.
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Over time, I began to understand something deeper:
Your nervous system, your emotions, and your physical symptoms are not separate.
They are constantly interacting.
Neurodivergence and the Nervous System
I also live with AuDHD, a combined experience of Autism and ADHD.
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This shapes how I experience the world, stress, relationships, and overwhelm.
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When my nervous system becomes overloaded, I move into a freeze response. From the outside, that can look like shutting down. But internally, it's not a choice, it's protection.
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That understanding deeply informs my work.
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Because what looks like:
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Avoidance
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Shutdown
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Overreaction
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Conflict
Is often a nervous system trying to cope.
Not a character flaw.
How This Shows Up in Therapy
These experiences shape how I work with both individuals and couples.
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Because when anxiety, shutdown, conflict, or disconnection show up, they are rarely random.
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They are patterns. ​
They are protective responses.​
And they make sense once we slow down enough to understand them.
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In our work together, we don't just talk about what's happening.
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We:
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Understand your nervous system
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Explore the patterns underneath your reactions
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Work with your body, not against it
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Rebuild connection with yourself and your relationships
What You Can Expect Working With Me
I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy.
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I also don't believe you need to be "fixed."
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You're responding to your life in ways that make sense, even if you're no longer working.
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My role is to help you understand those patterns and create something different.
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You can expect therapy that is:
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Collaborative
We figure this out together. I listen first, then we explore what actually works for you. -
Somatic and Mind-Body Focused
We don't ignore your body. We work with it, because real change happens there. -
Trauma-Informed
We move at your pace and respect your nervous system.
Nothing is forced. -
Relational
Whether you're coming in individually or as a couple, we look at patterns of connection, communication, and attachment. -
Practical and Insight-Oriented
You'll gain both understanding and tools you can actually use in your daily life.
Areas I Focus On
I work with individuals and couples navigating:
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Chronic illness and PCOS
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Anxiety and nervous system dysregulation
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Relationship conflict and disconnection
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Identity shifts and life transitions
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Perfectionism and decision fatigue
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Trauma and long-term stress patterns
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You do not need to have PCOS to work with me.
Inclusive and Affirming Care
My practice is affirming of:
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LGBTQIA+ identities
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Neurodivergence
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Kink and polyamorous relationships
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Diverse relationship structures and identities
Your identity, your relationships, and your experiences are respected here.
My Approach and Values
These aren't just ideas I believe in. They guide how I show up in every session.
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Understanding Before Change
We slow things down and make sense of what's happening before trying to fix it. -
Your Experience Is Valid
Even if others haven't understood it, we take it seriously here. -
The Body Matters
We include your nervous system, not just your thoughts. -
Connection Is Central
Healing happens in relationship, both with yourself and others. -
No Shame, No "Just" Advice
No "just relax," no "just try harder." We work with what's real. -
Growth That Feels Sustainable
Not pressure. Not perfection. Real, lasting change.
Training and Background
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) providing virtual therapy across Texas.
My training includes:
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTPII)
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Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP)
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2
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Gottman Couples and Addiction Recovery
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Gottman Treating Affairs and Trauma
I have additional training in trauma, chronic illness, somatic work, parts work, and relational dynamics.
Education
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Western Washington University (2020)
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Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Texas Woman's University (2023)
Why This Work Matters
This work is deeply personal to me.
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Not because I have all the answers.
But because I understand what it feels like to not have them.
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To feel disconnected from your body.
To question yourself.
To feel misunderstood in your relationships.
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Therapy isn't about having everything figured out.
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It's about having a space where you don't have to do it alone.